"A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog." (from Wikipedia)
What security issues would you as a teacher have to consider when using blogging in your classroom?
Would you ever consider using blogging in your classroom? Why or why not?
After looking at these examples, describe how you might use a blog for your own classroom.
The above blogs are examples of different ways to use blogging in the classroom, for each blog, identify what you think it's purpose is.
2. Wikis:
"A wiki is a collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone with access to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language. Wikis are often used to create collaborativewebsites and to power community websites. The collaborative encyclopedia Wikipedia is one of the best-known wikis." A wiki is one of the easiest way for a person to create a webpage. (from Wikipedia)
What security issues would you as a teacher have to consider when using a wiki in your classroom?
Would you ever consider using a wiki in your classroom? Why or why not?
After looking at these examples, describe how you might use a wiki for your own classroom.
The above wikis are examples of different ways to use a wiki in the classroom, for each wiki, identify what you think it's purpose is.
Wiki activity 2:
Wikipedia is another example of a wiki. Many people have collaborated to create this online resource. One characteristic of all wikis is that in addition to the information they have a history tab, a discussion tab, and an edit tab. In wikipedia, search for Pluto. At the top, click on the history tab and look at pages throughout the evolution of the current wikipedia page. Look at the very first entry on Pluto. Think about how the information on Pluto has evolved. Next look at the discussion tab. What are the common themes from those editting the Pluto page? What are they interested in or concerned about?
On your sheet, answer the following questions:
How could you capture the power of the history and discussion features of wikis?
What benefits do these two features add to a wiki?
How do wikis differ from blogs? What do you think are the benefits of each?
Go to bubbl.us, and create a mind map with at least 4 different lesson plan ideas stemming from your use of the flip video camcorders (Click start brainstorming, when your mind map is complete, click menu—export—OK, open the .jpg on the desktop, and go through the steps to print your map.)
On your sheet, answer the following questions:
How did this application help your group to express your ideas visually? Organize your thoughts?
What would be the benefit of using this application rather than paper and pencil?
How would you use this tool in the classroom?
4. Social Bookmarking:
Social Bookmarking is a way for individuals to store bookmarks that can be shared with any of their friends or colleagues. These bookmarks are also available from any computer as they are stored online and can be accessed by typing in http://delicious.com/username
Go to Delicious.com and create an account for yourself. Then bookmark four of the sites you have visited during this online lab. To bookmark a site go to the upper right hand corner of the delicious site once you are logged in and choose save a new bookmark.
Once that is complete, add the url for your delicious site to your paper that you will turn in chronicling this activity.
5. Google Docs:
Since the only email address I have for you is an iastate account, you will need to follow the steps included in this video in order to sign into a google (not gmail) account to access and edit the document. If you have a gmail account you can sign into that account to access the google docs.
Here is a youtube video that will explain the process of creating a google account in order to access and edit our group Google Document
CI 201 Emergent Technologies Lab
1. Blog:
"A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog." (from Wikipedia)Look at these 7 classroom blog examples and answer the following questions on the sheet you will turn in at the end of class:
example 1, example 2, example 3, example 4, example 5, example 6, example 7
Answer these questions about blogs in education:
2. Wikis:
"A wiki is a collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone with access to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. The collaborative encyclopedia Wikipedia is one of the best-known wikis." A wiki is one of the easiest way for a person to create a webpage. (from Wikipedia)Wiki activity 1:
Look at these 9 classroom wiki examples.
example 1, example 2, example 3, example 4, example 5, example 6, example 7, example 8, example 9
Answer the following questions:
Wiki activity 2:
Wikipedia is another example of a wiki. Many people have collaborated to create this online resource. One characteristic of all wikis is that in addition to the information they have a history tab, a discussion tab, and an edit tab. In wikipedia, search for Pluto. At the top, click on the history tab and look at pages throughout the evolution of the current wikipedia page. Look at the very first entry on Pluto. Think about how the information on Pluto has evolved. Next look at the discussion tab. What are the common themes from those editting the Pluto page? What are they interested in or concerned about?
On your sheet, answer the following questions:
3. Mindmapping:
A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing.Go to bubbl.us, and create a mind map with at least 4 different lesson plan ideas stemming from your use of the flip video camcorders (Click start brainstorming, when your mind map is complete, click menu—export—OK, open the .jpg on the desktop, and go through the steps to print your map.)
On your sheet, answer the following questions:
4. Social Bookmarking:
Social Bookmarking is a way for individuals to store bookmarks that can be shared with any of their friends or colleagues. These bookmarks are also available from any computer as they are stored online and can be accessed by typing in http://delicious.com/usernameGo to Delicious.com and create an account for yourself. Then bookmark four of the sites you have visited during this online lab. To bookmark a site go to the upper right hand corner of the delicious site once you are logged in and choose save a new bookmark.
Once that is complete, add the url for your delicious site to your paper that you will turn in chronicling this activity.
5. Google Docs:
Since the only email address I have for you is an iastate account, you will need to follow the steps included in this video in order to sign into a google (not gmail) account to access and edit the document. If you have a gmail account you can sign into that account to access the google docs.Email me or talk to me after class for additional help on this one...if needed
Turning in your .doc or .pdf document to get credit for this lab:
Thank you.
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